KUALA LUMPUR, February 23 – The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol and diesel remain unchanged for the period from February 23 to March 1. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said, RON97 remained at RM3.35 per litre, RON95 (RM2.05) and diesel (RM2.15). MoF said, in order to protect consumers from the effects of oil price increases.

The government will maintain the ceiling price of RON95 at RM2.05 per liter and diesel at RM2.15 per liter, even though the market price for both products has increased above the current ceiling price. The government will continue to monitor world crude oil prices and take appropriate measures to ensure the well-being and welfare of the people continues, according to the statement.